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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198,278.28, 1,797,454.33 and 524,012.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198,278.28, 1,797,454.33 and 524,012.51 is: 786,034.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198,278.28 : 1,797,454.33 = 524,012.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198,278.28/1,797,454.33 = 524,012.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198,278.28x = 1,797,454.33 × 524,012.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198,278.28x = 941,888,560,626.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,888,560,626.42/1,198,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,034.91

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